Welcome to Lethal Obsession, a multi-author collection pulse-pounding thriller series where obsession turns deadly and secrets refuse to stay buried. Each story dives into the dark side of obsession—where admiration blurs into control, trust becomes a weapon, and one wrong choice can cost everything. With relentless suspense, shocking twists, and high-stakes danger, Lethal Obsession proves that some fixations are impossible to escape—and even harder to survive.

Iris is exactly what every employer wants, reliable, friendly, and invisible.

Working in a quiet lingerie shop tucked inside a fading shopping mall, she has spent months earning trust, learning routines, and watching people more closely than they realise. Because Iris isn't just selling confidence. She's studying it.

When women start going missing, no one connects the dots. Not at first. After all, the mall is full of strangers passing through. Faces that blur and lives that don't linger.

But Iris isn't the only one paying attention. Across the corridor, Eiralynne has been watching too. And she's been waiting.

As suspicion tightens and past secrets begin to surface, Iris finds herself caught in a web she never saw forming, one that leads back further than she ever imagined… and closer to home than she's ready to face.

Because some patterns don't disappear. They evolve.

And sometimes, the most dangerous thing in the room… is the person who understands you.

Don't forget to come back to check out all the other Lethal Obsession stories in the collection!

Welcome to In The Cards, a multi-author collection of standalone thriller and horror short stories. In this series, you’ll find stories inspired by the meaning of a specific Tarot Card, thoughtfully written with that thread woven through. Whether you’re a Tarot Card lover or not, you’ll find thrillers and horrors that will creep under your skin and into your thoughts. *Knowledge of Tarot Cards is not necessary to read or enjoy these stories.*

For Strength (Reversed)

They call him Lion Strong.

In this town, banners hang higher than questions, and boys learn early that strength is proven in silence. Push through. Don’t complain. Only the strong survive.

But when the roar fades, one mother begins to question what was built in the name of greatness, and what was quietly destroyed along the way.

Some cages aren’t made of bars. Some are built with applause.

Make sure you come back and check out the other stories, because you never know what’s In The Cards.

Forced to marry the Whore King, Princess Valechka has signed a magical contract with the Advisor of Iniquity to gain sexual prowess.

In order to save the Kingdom of Aurelia from an immediate attack from the Kingdom of Castor, Princess Valechka accepts the arranged marriage for peace. It's not a secret she's not the first princess to be wed to him. In fact, the Whore King has a harem full of princesses, including those from the conquered kingdoms just across the ravine. With no heirs to date, she aims to change the tide and strikes a deal with the Advisor of Iniquity, Milogost Cheronobog.

The dark secrets of Aurelia and beyond are held by one entity called the Sin Bringer or Milogost Cheronobog. No one knows where he came from or exactly how long he has occupied his seat as an advisor for all sins and pleasures, but he's managed to swindle the whole council-and even the King. When Valechka boldly marches in to demand his services, he can't resist. After all, he already knows she's been spying on him through the keyhole this past year.

Crowned Third Prince of Nasser, Ghassan doesn't want to give up on his ex-fiancee, Valechka just yet. Crashing the coronation, he aims to convince her to run away with him, to abandon this idea she can conquer the Whore King where so many men and women have failed. As he uncovers the dirty contract between the princess and the Sin Bringer, the Blue-eyed Devil just might have to concede and turn his focus on teaching Valechka with a hands-on approach.

Will all their efforts be enough to prepare the Crowned First Princess Valechka to face the Whore King? Or will the Three Shades of the Underworld have to reveal themselves in order to save the day?

This story contains verbal and physical abuse, sexual assault, explicit violence and gore, graphic sexual content, strong language, attempted rape, and more. Know the acts, events, and characters are purely fiction. Content and scenes in this book may be triggering for some readers.

Nine short tales recounting the consequences of actions...

Muzi’s Boon: Muzi’s village forces Nature's hand.

Home Sweet Home: Eric gains a new appreciation for smarthome technology.

Upshot: Mamá’s justice against poachers brings an unexpected reward.

Last Call: Max must decide the fate of her fellow travelers when disaster strikes.

Endless Potential: Abby grants favors—for a price.

29 Langwood Street: Joe’s past collides with a friend’s present.

Switch: Benny learns to be careful what he wishes for.

Update: A gardener acquires a new vocation.

NYPD Detective Josh Watson returns from a transformative trip, haunted by the memory of a woman he left behind. As he tries to move on, a new drug lord rises in the syndicate he previously investigated, only to be overthrown by a ruthless South American rival, plunging the city into chaos. Josh picks up the investigation into the murder of a cop, but his passion for justice fades, leaving him disillusioned.

Seeking solace in a new relationship, Josh dives deeper into investigating a mysterious crime organization that threatens his life. As the stakes rise, someone close to Josh faces mortal danger, forcing him to act. Teaming up with trusted NYPD colleagues and the elite COPES unit, he races to uncover the criminals and stop the threat. In a final, deadly showdown, Josh must protect the person he cares about and fight for his own survival, as both face the very real possibility of death.

When brothers Jace and Theo throw an unplanned Halloween party while their parents are away, the worst they expect is a trashed house or a noise complaint.

They’re wrong.

It starts as a joke.

A stupid game.
Random phone calls. Say something creepy. Hang up. Laugh.

Harmless…

Until one number answers.

The voice on the other end doesn’t yell.
Doesn’t hang up.

He whispers:

“I’ve been waiting.”

What begins as a prank spirals into something far more dangerous. Every call pulls them deeper into a nightmare they can’t escape.

One by one, people start disappearing.
A friend. A girlfriend.
Bodies left behind like messages.

Now the house isn’t a party.

It’s a trap.

And the caller isn’t playing games.

He’s hunting.

No one leaves.
Not until he gets what he wants.

And all he wants… is an apology.

They shouldn’t have called.
They shouldn’t have answered.

Now—they’ll pay for both.

Because on Halloween… some calls don’t need an invitation.

And you shouldn’t have answered.

Where dark romance becomes damnation—and salvation comes with a blood price.

In the winter of 1997, a dying woman, a desperate man, and an ancient force converge in the shadow-drowned woods of Sleepy Hollow.

When romance novelist Marc Saduj watches Lori Francon slip toward death after a horrific car crash, he does the unthinkable: he bargains with the Man in Black, a being older than legend and hungrier than hell. Lori lives—but the cost tears a hole in reality itself.

Now Marc isolates in a brooding mansion in Sleepy Hollow’s western woods, tormented by visions, violent blackouts, and the presence whispering behind every mirror. Back on Long Island, Lori rebuilds her life—until the mutilated bodies begin to appear. Detective Stephen Carver follows a trail of medieval cruelty, occult ritual, and psychological decay… all pointing straight at Marc.

But the truth is far more monstrous than murder.

What rises in Sleepy Hollow is not just a demon’s return—it’s the awakening of a cosmic inheritance, one powerful enough to fracture the boundary between worlds. As possession tightens its grip and a celestial gateway threatens to tear open, Lori races back into the nightmare to confront the man she loves—and the entity wearing his skin.

When someone trades their soul to save your life…what are you willing to sacrifice to save theirs?

Some pacts whisper.
Some howl.
Some remake the world.

For the first time, all four books of The Sleepy Hollow Incident are collected in this complete omnibus edition—along with an exclusive, never-before-released epilogue that reveals how the horrors of Sleepy Hollow ignite the next chapter in PD Alleva’s Dominion of Shadows series.

Blending gothic horror, supernatural crime thriller intensity, romantic sacrifice, and cosmic dark fantasy, The Sleepy Hollow Incident delivers a sweeping tale of forbidden love, ancient evil, and the brutal cost of redemption.

Perfect for fans of The Haunting of Hill House, The Witching Hour, and dark romance with claws.

NOTE TO READERS: The Sleepy Hollow Incident was originally published as a four-book rapid release serial in October of 2025. In order to manage expectations, I would like for you to know that The Sleepy Hollow Incident is not a series, meaning, although the book is divided into four books, each book is a continuation from the last with one streamlined narrative across the entire story. By reading The Sleepy Hollow Incident: The Complete Gothic Tale you will be indulging in the story the way it was meant to be read, in its entirety. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. 

In Shadow of Justice—The Fall and Rise—someone guns down Detective Robert Cooper outside his apartment, leaving his partner, Detective Josh Watson, devastated. A strange, unsettling occurrence soon makes him question his own sanity. Ignoring his captain’s orders to stay away from the case, he is driven to seek justice. His investigation uncovers a web of deceit stretching beyond the city, leading him to dangerous places, putting his life at risk. As time runs out and the stakes rise, he must piece together the clues to bring the shooter to justice, all while facing unseen dangers and mounting threats.

Who committed this cold-blooded crime, and will they ever pay for their actions?

Shadow of Justice is a suspense-filled mystery, packed with unexpected twists, as Watson navigates the shadows of deceit and danger in his relentless pursuit of the truth.

Welcome to In The Cards, a twenty-two author collection of standalone thriller and horror short stories. In this series, you'll find stories inspired by the meaning of a specific Tarot Card, thoughtfully written with that thread woven through. Whether you're a Tarot Card lover or not, you'll find thrillers and horrors that will creep under your skin and into your thoughts. *Knowledge of Tarot Cards is not necessary to read or enjoy these stories.*

When a high-profile domestic abuse trial ends in a unanimous not guilty verdict, the courtroom empties... but the consequences do not.

Through the fractured perspectives of a jury member, a weary judge, a conflicted defence lawyer, a relentless reporter, a broken victim, and the woman who walked free, this psychological thriller exposes the thin line between law and justice. Evidence is doubted. Pain is dissected. Truth becomes inconvenient. And a verdict meant to bring closure instead leaves a vacuum.

As the system congratulates itself on procedure, one question lingers in the silence it leaves behind: What happens when justice fails and someone decides to correct it?

Dark, unsettling, and morally complex, this is a story about power, belief, and the dangerous comfort of certainty. Where justice is no longer a matter of the courts, but of conscience.

Make sure you come back and check out the other stories, because you never know what's In The Cards.

Welcome to In The Cards, a twenty-two author collection of standalone thriller and horror short stories. In this series, you’ll find stories inspired by the meaning of a specific Tarot Card, thoughtfully written with that thread woven through. Whether you’re a Tarot Card lover or not, you’ll find thrillers and horrors that will creep under your skin and into your thoughts. *Knowledge of Tarot Cards is not necessary to read or enjoy these stories.*

The Hollow Space is based on the High Priestess Tarot Card.

Some families pass down heirlooms. Hers passed down a curse.

On the night she turns thirty-five, librarian Tess Davis discovers a hidden book concealed inside her library’s antique shelves. The journal tells an impossible story—one that traces back to 1855, when a desperate mother bargained with a demon to save her child. The price was blood. Every woman born into the family would live long enough to raise a daughter, then die at thirty-five.

Tess has one lunar month to uncover the truth hidden in books her ancestors left behind. As the demon’s influence grows stronger, reality fractures. Time slips. Reflections move on their own. The line between madness and truth disappears.

The answer is terrifyingly simple and devastatingly final. To save her daughter, Tess must destroy the library that anchors the curse—burning history, reputation, and her own future to the ground.

A haunting, emotionally driven horror short story about inherited trauma, motherhood, and the terrible cost of survival.

Make sure you come back and check out the other 21 stories, because you never know what’s In The Cards.

Jess Lewis has always lived with missing pieces—gaps in memory and the quiet presence of others in her mind. When a forgotten memory surfaces, she realizes she may hold the key to a brutal cold case—but someone else remembers that night too, and they’ll do anything to keep her silent.

Ivanhoe meets Phryne Fisher in this medieval adventure of a woman sleuth.

Toledo, Spain, 1193 Rebecca DeToledo thought she had made peace with her family’s betrayal—until her estranged cousin Yaacov begs her to investigate troubling events at their joint vellum business. She refuses to help, wanting nothing to do with the family that shunned her.

Then, a worker at the DeToledo vellum workshop is found dead.

Sir John of Hampstead has seen death before, but the body pulled from a vat is something else entirely. As the city’s Head of Investigations, John knows that this was no accident.

His orders are simple: find the killer, keep the peace, and—by Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine’s personal command—protect Rebecca DeToledo. Easier said than done. Rebecca is fiercely independent, and far too willing to put herself in the way of danger. And the deeper they dig, the more enemies they uncover: rival merchants, bitter ex-employees, and a prospective groom for Rebecca, who might be spying for the enemy.

Then a second body falls—this time, far too close to home. John and Rebecca must move quickly, because the killer isn’t just covering their tracks… they’re hunting anyone who dares get too close.

Perfect for fans of medieval whodunits, slow-burn partnerships, and strong female leads who challenge the rules of their time.

In Belladona Estates, the “safest neighborhood in the state,” HOA manager Kevin Whitaker’s Monday night is interrupted when a bloodied woman crashes through his door, begging him not to call the police. She insists nothing is wrong, and she doesn’t want help.

But Kevin can’t shake the feeling that something is terribly wrong.

As strange clues begin to surface, he becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth. Because no matter how many times she tells him to leave her alone, Kevin is certain she doesn’t mean it.

He’s going to save her.

Even if she doesn’t want him to.

Willow Evans was never meant to die.

One night at a Halloween festival, her brother vanished into the woods, along with the truth about her family.

Three years later, her missing father finally returns, promising answers.

Instead of getting the answers she desperately seeks, Willow wakes up bound to a stone altar and sacrificed by a cult led by her own father in the name of Lucifer. She refuses to beg even as the knives fall.

But death isn’t the end.

She wakes up in Hell… alive, furious, and very much not supposed to be there.

Trapped in the Underworld, Willow finds herself under the watch of a powerful demon with crimson eyes and far too much interest in her survival.

He claims she’s only a placeholder.

But Willow refuses to wait. She may be dead, but she’s far from finished. If Hell thinks it can keep her prisoner, it’s about to learn a very dangerous lesson.